Parvati Magazine - December 2019

In this issue

Welcome to the December 2019 issue of Parvati Magazine.The 18th century English poet, painter and visionary William Blake wrote, “To see a world in a grain of sand And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand And eternity in an hour.” Everything we see reflects not only its own light, but the light around it, and even the light shining from within our own selves. Through this mirroring, we can learn to recognize the presence of the infinite and of our true nature. On the theme of “Reflection”, this month’s articles celebrate this wisdom. In our Culture section, South African grande dame of dance Sylvia Glasser, who founded her performance company during the apartheid period, tells us about the power of movement to bring people together. Film director and Faithless founding member Jamie Catto speaks with us about his recent Ram Dass biopic “Becoming Nobody”. Celestino Couture, the latest addition to Project Runway, lifts the curtain on its uniquely inclusive and eco-friendly approach. In our Wellness section, Eliud Kipchoge’s historic 1:59:40 marathon reflects his belief that “no human is limited”. Physician and bestselling author Dr. Dean Ornish reveals how human connection supports health and longevity. Chez Panisse’s Alice Waters highlights the way our food choices connect us to the rest of the world. In our GEM section, the Ocean Anthem article explores the beauty of immersion into the ocean of life. The science column delves into the albedo effect, how the Arctic Ocean’s ice helps keep our whole planet cool by reflecting sunlight back out into space. We also reveal how easy it is to be part of MAPS: A Voice for Everyone for a healthy world. Our Living section features updates from difference makers Captain Paul Watson and Oxford Saïd Business School, as well as tips from me to help you find greater presence and inner peace. All this, and much more. Enjoy! Parvati